Dubai Tech Tuesdays No. 40 - Emirates Fashion Week Collaboration
*** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR EASIER ACCESS ***
DATE: Our 40th "Dubai Tech Tuesdays" event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
PARTNER: We are honored to collaborate with Emirates Fashion Week and their community for this event. https://www.instagram.com/emirates_fashionweek
VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists at our lovely venue - the amazing BELCANTO RESTAURANT AT THE DUBAI OPERA. The venue's management is generously providing special drink and appetizer selections. https://www.instagram.com/belcantodxb/
DRINK SPECIAL: 150 AED gets you 3 "strong" drinks or mocktails (mandatory for male guests). WOMEN CAN ENTER FOR FREE.
AGENDA:
6:00 - 7:45 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic and parking is crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and get here. Socialize and get to know other participants.
7:45 - 8:15 pm INTRODUCE YOURSELVES. After a brief introduction, 15 or so guests will be invited by Gordon to introduce themselves to the community for a couple minutes each, microphone in hand. Do not miss this opportunity for everyone to get to know you! Do not be shy... the shy eat alone.
8:15 - 9:00 pm TWO SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS. More information soon!
🎙 MARINA LIUBINA. Marina is the CEO of Emirates Fashion Week and co-founder of the leading Modeling Academy in Dubai. She is a certified LVMH specialist in Creation & Branding, Retail & Customer Experience, which highlights her deep expertise in fashion and brand development. For over 8 years, under Marina’s leadership, Emirates Fashion Week has become a key platform for designers, helping them enter the Emirates market through fashion shows, sales support, and brand strategy development. https://www.instagram.com/marina_lybina
🎙 ANNA GRIGORYEA. Anna is a seasoned marketing and brand strategy expert with over 20 years of management experience. With an extensive background in marketing, business planning, and the successful execution of marketing activities, Anna is well-versed in modern marketing techniques and innovative approaches that span multiple sectors and channels. Throughout her career, Anna has held senior leadership roles, including Head of Marketing and PR, managing high-profile international campaigns across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Russia, and the CIS countries. She has crafted marketing and advertising strategies, set marketing standards, and built effective marketing functions within renowned international companies. https://www.instagram.com/grigoryeva_a/
9:00 pm onwards MEET & GREET + NETWORKING + DINNER + SHISHA. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
CHESS: The lovely women of the Chess Arts Club will have 2 tables set up. Challenge your intellect and skills! https://www.instagram.com/chessartsclub/
DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. *** NO caps/shorts NO open toe shoes/sneakers/trainers *** Be classy (please). Men - try wearing a suit or sports jacket. Don't wear some random T-shirt/raggedy jeans. Women - this is your chance to be elegant. The venue may block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire - it's up to them.
ALSO we welcome the referral of other quality guests.